Anime consumption in Latin America: a story to tell

A story to tell

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-4174.v2.2024e67613

Keywords:

Cultural History, Cultural Consumption, Anime

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and evolution of anime consumption in Latin America from the 1960s to the present day. The main purpose of the article is to explore how anime, which originated in Japan, has become a significant cultural force in the region, influencing not only entertainment but also broader aspects of everyday life and cultural identity.

Author Biography

, Universidad Gabriela Mistral y la Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano

Doctor en Historia por la Universidad San Sebastián, Magíster y Licenciado en Historia por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Cuenta con cursos de especialización en ciencias sociales, educación y humanidades en universidades nacionales e internacionales. Actualmente se desempeña como académico en la Universidad Gabriela Mistral y la Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano, además de ser profesor en Penta UC. Dedicado a temas de investigación diversos, aunque con especial énfasis en la cultura, ya sea a través de su análisis teórico como práctico. Al respecto, cuenta con más de una docena de publicaciones en revistas indexadas dentro y fuera del país.

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Published

2024-09-20

How to Cite

Leyton, M. A. (2024). Anime consumption in Latin America: a story to tell: A story to tell. Cordis: Revista Eletrônica De História Social Da Cidade, (32), e67613. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-4174.v2.2024e67613

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No. 32 (2024): Latin America: Religion, Society and Politics (Special Edition)

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